Mario Balotelli is already pretty box office – but it seems the Manchester City striker has his eyes set on superstardom away from the football pitch, because he’s asked radio personality
Tim Westwood for DJ lessons.

Good ear? Manchester City’s Mario Balotelli (Picture: PA)

Not only does it look like Balotelli will be getting the tuition he wanted, after cornering the hip-hop star at a recent party in London, but it seems he might get it for free too.

Westwood, speaking at the launch of the PlayStation Vita this week, said he still has Balotelli’s phone number on the back of a Post-It note following an earlier meeting.

The DJ said Balotelli had casually asked him about lessons on the decks – and he said he’s still open to the idea.

‘He’s a cool guy so if he wants some lessons I’ll hit him up, baby,’ said Westwood.

Teacher: Tim Westwood (Picture: Getty)

‘I’m doing it for free too. He’s a nice guy. He hangs out, man.’

It was erroneously reported late last year that Balotelli – famous for his comical off-field antics – had been placed in charge of the team’s Christmas party, reports that were later debunked by the club.

However, while he may not be the party planner extraordinaire the Italian might well be the star of the show at the 2012 festive bash…